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[Periradicular infiltration therapy : Clinical indications, technique and results]
B Oder1, S Thurnher2
1Abteilung für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Wien, Johannes von Gott Platz 1, 1020, Wien, Österreich. bernhard.oder@bbwien.at.
Background:
Minimally invasive procedures have played an emerging role in pain management during recent years.
Objectives:
Evaluation of the different types of periradicular infiltration as fundamental procedures in the progressive stepwise concept of pain management. Comparison of the different therapeutic substances.
Results:
In the mid-term and long-term periradicular infiltration is effective in 60-80 % of patients regarding analgesic and functional aspects. Compliance with the guidelines should help to minimize potentially fatal complications.
Conclusion:
Periradicular infiltration is of significant importance concerning the treatment of spinal nerve root irritation. Periradicular infiltration is regarded as a safe procedure, especially when supported by computed tomography (CT) scans.
